This record is very special and rare. I especially like it because Bylledey Guissey sings on all tracks (we can also hear the particular style of his chorus) exept the exceptional "Towe Nin" sung by the big Miguelito who has been already presented on Oro. The orchestra is the powerful Poly-Rythmo and compositions from Antoine Dougbe. Dougbe was not singing or playing modern instrument. He composed and Clément Melome, the leader, made the arrangements. He was initiated into Vodoun religion, that may be why he was not allowed to sing. Singing is sacred when your are a Vodoun priest... This master piece album was recorded in 1977 on Satel.

GBINGNI Prince, later King GLELE (1858 - 1889) of
Dahomey, would have created in the 19th century zinli rhythm during a the funeral ceremony of King Guézo (1818 - 1858). Funeral pace in Abomey, it has retained its original register for a long time before becoming popular music.

Here is a great record to start 2013. In this album, recorded in Togo in 1981 under Super Sounds' name, is featuring the two biggest stars of Ghana: Pat Thomas and Ebo Taylor. This record is rare but known for its wonderful aofrobeat piece: "Yes Indeed".

Ebo Taylor is a figure in Ghana Highlife music. His career reflects his artistic vitality. During the 50s and 60s, after the explosion of pioneers highlife bands like E.T. Mensa, Taylor became a figure of this movement, beginning with bands like Stargazers and Broadway Dance Band. Highlife music appeared to Ghana in the 20s, it was born from the meeting of portugese guitars, western brass bands, african rhythms, american big bands and carribean styles like calypso. Thus in the mid-70s and 80s, Ebo Taylor recorded a number of solo projects, exploring unique fusions and borrowing elements from traditional Ghanian sounds, Fela's afrobeat, to jazz, soul and funk.